The role at a glance

£41,000

6 weeks

Degree

You need a BSc or MSc in EH and hold a certificate of registration with the EHRB

£55,000

Earn at least this amount as you progress

Free

Medical and dental care

Travel

All around the world

What you’ll do

In protecting our nation’s interests all over the world, Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are exposed to some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. As an Environmental Health Officer, you’ll lead the team that helps to keep our people safe and healthy wherever they are in the world. The vital environmental assessments provided by your team will ensure our most vital operations remain on track, with safe water supplies and adequate sanitation for everyone, wherever they are in the world.

RayEnvironmental Health Officer, Medical branch

I’ve experienced some pretty diverse environments since I joined the Royal Navy, from submarines to out in the field on the other side of the world.

Work closely with fellow Royal Navy Nursing and Medical Officers, and other healthcare professionals, wherever and whenever you’re needed. Our people are our most important asset, and without you they’re at risk.

What you’ll get

Skills for life

Qualifications you'll gain

Study for academic and vocational awards

Receive support in maintaining your professional portfolio

Skills you'll develop

How to be a leader and apply your biomedical knowledge in challenging conditions

Opportunities to work alongside skilled professionals from other medical disciplines

Commonwealth applicants applying from inside their country of origin must be aged minimum 18. If a resident in the UK Commonwealth applicants are eligible to apply at 16. Current valid passports and visas (where applicable) are a mandatory requirement to be eligible to apply, it is the responsibility of individual applicants to ensure that they have permission to be in the UK and this permission is valid for the entirety of the recruitment process up to the point entry.

more about the joining process

Initial training

You’ll spend approximately 30 weeks training at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, focusing on: Military Skills, Maritime Skills and Initial Fleet Time. The military skills phase includes learning leadership and teamwork skills, and the principles of command and management. You will put this into practice during several exercises on Dartmoor.

Aim to get yourself as fit as you can before you arrive. You’ll be doing a lot of physical exercise, and you’ll find it much easier if you’re already in good shape. There’s also a swimming test, so if you can’t swim, make sure you’ve learned by the time you join us.

more about initial training

Professional training

With your initial training under your belt, you’ll go on your first Royal Navy appointment, where you’ll carry out specialist competency training that reflects your individual needs and the demands of life in the Naval Service.
As your career progresses you’ll receive all the support you need to achieve Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner status and meet your continual professional development requirement, all paid for by us.